I’m really happy that I was able to work Shannon Hill (a multi-post Sartorialist Alum) into the November GQ. He gives a few tips on how a gentleman that is not “in the business” of fashion can help create his own personal style.

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this man is *perfectly* appointed – from his suit to his shoes to his briefcase to his expertly knotted tie. it’s a shame that more men in the u.s. don’t follow this gentleman’s lead and ditch the jeans and untucked woven shirt and step it up a bit. we should all leave the house looking so good.

Boyer rocks and so does Hill. I love the ticket pocket detail on a suit and alwys have mine made with one. He looks very sharp and adds vitality to a city that often times has too many dullards walking about.

This is a marvelous photo! I love the suit, a 3-button-rolled-to-2 (I believe). Note details such as the ticket pocket and pocket square. This gentleman is slightly too studied for my tastes, but no matter. This is excellent. And Bruce Boyer gets a mention. Wonderful.

That guy definitely knows how to dress. He looks like he’s stepped right out of 1946. The broad tie, the ticket pocket, the high cut of the trousers, the tie clip, the pocket square, the Brylcreem… very Cary Grant. I am definitely envious of this man.

Note, among many delights, the way that the two button jacket is cut–and the pants properly placed–such that no belt (or in this case, I’m surmising, pants waist) is revealed.

But this is all good–beautifully done!

PS, Did I mention the shiny cap of the beautiful cap-tip shoes, which could be declasse, but here is just the opposite? The tie clip? The briefcase? The perfect relationship of tie-knot to collar shape? The suit’s lovely gray-brown color? The….

Fantastic color on that suit, and flattering! Younger guys out there, try to get past your fear of higher waists. This guy is seriously rocking the retro details. Love the tie clip, the briefcase, the hair. You heard ‘em. Step it up!

To qoute Tyra Banks….Work It GRRRRLL!! Crikey he is a dapper, gent. He could break the heart of a boy/girl or two!!! Jeez. Between his beautifl look and the contrast of the alley (nod to Landis, ahem) This pic is just ROCKN’. Wow. I need a martini and and a weekend in Capri after looking at him….Own it Brotha!

Yes, it’s a bit of the period piece here, but he does it well, doesn’t he? I wouldn’t be comfortable with a collar that high myself, and I don’t understand high-waisted pants from any other angle than antiquarianism, but at Hill’s level of polish, it’s pointless to quibble.

Brilliant the proportions are great. Particularly the way tie width, lapel width and shirt collar size complement each other. Also I noted that unlike myself he is wearing his pants not at his hips but at his waist. (It’s a bad habit I’m trying to break). One question though Sart I have seen you comment many time about sleeve length what about pants? I noted that the slight break on his pant helps enhance the lengthening affect. How do you feel about pant length?

Sometimes i forget that good looking pants come in cuts other than tight and narrow. For all you who think he looks too “period”, remember that 10 years ago you would have said the same thing about the short and skinny suits (so 1960′s!) that are all the rage now. Seriously, how can you mess with an outfit like this?

A lot of it is good. Some bits reference a late 40s or early 50s look — the straight leg pants with the wider cuff, and the long rise to the natural waist. The shoulder is a little softer, though still built up, and the 3 roll 2 is classic. The most non-period bit is the severe waist suppression, which does have the effect of making his waist look bigger than it is. I hope a version of this comes back after the low-hipped, shrunken preppy thing is over.

He really doesn’t look that “period” at all – he doesn’t draw any more looks on the street due to the high-waisted, full cut of the pants than he would if the pants were narrowly cut. He draws looks because he looks sharp, not “period.” And those pants, although drapey, are cut so well they look great.

The cut and the material of the suit is excellent. Very refreshing to see that shade of brown. Blue and Grey are nice, but brown needs to be considered more often. On a side note – Men, black suits are for weddings or funerals. It is a utility suit, don’t wear it to work unless you are a waiter or bouncer.

The ticket pocket is beautiful.

As someone mentioned earlier, the jacket is a bit tight. It looks as though the button is about ready to pop off.

In regard to the high waist, well it certainly works here. People correctly noted that by lowering the waist you would expose the belt.

All in all this outfit works well.

In response to an earlier post, it was noted in GQ that he is in the real estate business. Being in RE myself, I would venture to guess that he is a developer. They have the most style of all RE practitioners.

One word. Classic. The represents classic style. Although I know it doesn’t fit the “tight” look that is now a trend. But that’s all it is, a trend. The tweed jacket and everything from the torso up is perfect now and always. A briefcase works so much better, than a satchel would.
The pants are up for interpretation. But jeans are NOT classic in all situations, these trousers are. Color is perfect, length is great. Especially when he places the waist higher up, very vintage feel, but still works for today. But no matter what, 50years from now people will look at this and still say, “amazing”.

Well fist I have to say, I detest the skinny suit which is still on its way out in 2016 as I write this. To me, timeless classics like this suit, as someone said “will never go out of style” no matter what the fashion trends are. It’s all cyclical anyway. And style is what is key, not fashion. “Fashion is always fleeting. Style is forever! “Having said that, I love the suit and shoes. I like the cut and fit. I wear my suits just like this. Always get compliments. I do however not agree with the tie choice, as it’s colors and fabric do not work well with the suit at all! Worst part of all of it is the tie not. Way to big and not tied tight correctly for my tastes. A solid colored silk tie with smaller knot would have worked better. You must mix fabrics. Secondly, the shirt collar is odd and does not lay right, regardless of the tie or lapels. So my issue is really just with the tie and shirt. Which is easily fixed. Otherwise it looks sharp!